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Chusonji Konjikido and Sankozo（中尊寺金色堂・讃衡蔵）

ちゅうそんじこんじきどう Chusonji Konjikido

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A hall entirely covered in gold leaf, inlaid with mother-of-pearl - the sum of Heian craft in one building.

Type	Treasure hall
Genre	Antique art / Buddhist art / Metalwork / Lacquer art
City / town	Hiraizumi
Area in the prefecture	Southern area

FAQ

Where is Chusonji Konjikido?: It is in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Chusonji Konjikido?: A hall entirely covered in gold leaf, inlaid with mother-of-pearl - the sum of Heian craft in one building. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art, metalwork, lacquerware.
When was Chusonji Konjikido established?: It dates from 1124.

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